They call it “the coldest, driest, windiest place on earth.” The highest temperature ever on the continent of Antarctica was 59F. The lowest temperature was -129F Blizzards are common, though very little snow actually falls. In mid-summer the sun never sets. In mid-winter it never rises. Through November and December of 2010 I am privileged to serve as chaplain to the scientists and support personnel at McMurdo Station on Ross Island, situated at the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Wow! Freshies!
I saw a longer than usual line at one of the serving centers this noon in the galley. Why such a line? Then I realized it was a salad bar! There were lots of greens (with a little lettuce mixed in), and there were cherry tomatos (a rather pale orange, but tomatos none-the-less). Sliced cucumbers, and all sorts of toppings. There was a minor feeding frenzy. Plates were heaped high. We take seriously the words of Jesus, "Don't worry about tomorrow, when there are 'freshies' today" (loose translation). Oh, the simple joys of life!
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Just read the balloon entry and this one - it's all so fascinating and the way you communicate it all - you should write a book! Thanks for amazing us all. God bless you and keep you safe! Barb & Gaylan
ReplyDeleteDon't you love that salad when you can't get it. Happy Greens to you until we meet again
ReplyDeletei know the feeling. When we were on the offsites at camp, it was hard to be without fresh fruit for a week. i can't imagine going without for a month, especially after growing up in mom's house with fruit every meal and salad almost every day. :) oh the things we take for granted. hope you enjoyed your salad. love you
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